Ingredients
– 4 flounder fillets
– ½ cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– ½ teaspoon garlic powder
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– Juice of 1 lemon
– 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
– Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Making Crispy Flounder with Lemon-Butter Sauce is straightforward. Follow these steps carefully for the best results:
1. Prepare the Flounder: Start by patting the flounder fillets dry with paper towels. This helps achieve the perfect crispiness.
2. Season the Flour: In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well.
3. Coat the Fish: Dredge each flounder fillet in the seasoned flour, ensuring an even coating on all sides. Shake off any excess flour.
4. Heat the Pan: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
5. Cook the Flounder: Add the flounder fillets to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
6. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Allow it to melt, then add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
7. Add Lemon Juice: Squeeze in the lemon juice, stirring to combine with the garlic butter mixture. Allow it to simmer for an additional minute.
8. Plate the Dish: Return the crispy flounder to the skillet to lightly coat with the sauce.
9. Garnish: Remove from the heat and sprinkle fresh parsley over the fish for a touch of color.
10. Serve Immediately: Serve the flounder hot with lemon wedges on the side for an extra zesty kick.
Following these steps will ensure that your flounder is perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 fillets
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 28g